Raul: My father had a very bad, bad habit. Raul Ries: I just, by faith, prayed a prayer, and I felt a complete change in my life. The second here. Guests Raul Ries And my wife, whod never preached to me, she would share the Gospel with me by, by sharing, you know, her love with me, but never giving me tracts, or you know, putting tracts in my sandwiches, and I bite down, and, you know, Jesus loves nothing like that, or putting stickers on Never like that. It has to do with getting up and discipling yourself and putting yourself through things because theres something that you want. And so, she actually worked out his papers, and, and, and got it all set up. Raul: (laughs) It was, it was Chuck Smith, and he was with Kathryn Kuhlman, you know, in one of those [inaudible 00:13:57] with all the hippies. It may be the worst 20 minutes of TV I've ever seen. And when you give a donation of any amount, well send you the CD of this testimony from Pastor Raul Ries with extra content. And so, they gave me, uh, time to get married, and uh, I was still in the Marines, and um, my discharge hadnt come back yet. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. or. "If we don't follow Jesus Christ in his steps, we lose the message he gave us. Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman explains how you can avoid common parenting mistakes and implement reality discipline, in which real-life consequences teach children rather than you lecturing, reminding or rescuing them. I mean, youve been out on your own, and you know this, toofaith is the key to the ministry. Dec 7, 2022. Or when you give a donation of any amount, well send you the CD of Raul Rieses testimony. I mean, I grew up different, you know. On the basis of Matthew 8:17, Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses. This is not a touch-up quote. I never dreamed that God would do such a thing. Library Library. Lord we are in essence the blind Bartimaeuss crying out to You on behalf of Your son Raul, saying; Jesus, Son of David have pity on Raul your servant and on us all also, wanting to hear Your voice and sense Your presence saying back to us Raul, you are healed, be on your way, your faith made you well Im not dangerous, though ha, ha. Ive never had a vision in my life. Hes struggling, and has been for several years, with a medical issue that effects his speech. Learn more about Raul at his website, raulries.com. Want to help your child build lasting, meaningful friendships? The Bible says that the Thief (Satan) has come to kill, steal and destroy, but I (JESUS ) have come that you have life, and that more abundantly. As he witnessed the deaths of his fellow Marines, Ries anger towards the world grew into fury. I went to UCLA. But what blew her away is that, immediately I mean, I got saved, man. Raul on his knees during a 2015 CC Golden Springs Easter service, praying for souls to come to Jesus Christ. Raul abused his wife and hated his father. I imagine you never could have dreamed, the night that you went down to the church and prayed with somebody, that you would be where you are today in ministry. In Vietnam, he was a top-notch fighting Marine, yet a danger to his own commanding officer. And then, what she did is she put the latch on the door, and she opened the door, and she says, What do you want? I said, uh, I said, Im born again. Raul: So, they came to hi- the high school the next day, and the police came and picked us up and they took us in, and they booked us, and we had to go to court, and the whole thing. I wasnt afraid to do anything. The first article is here. And I remember in 1959 Um, my father began to write in 58 to my mother that he wanted to change his life, and that he wanted to come to America and live with us because he missed us so much, and uh, I remember b- being a little kid, 10 years old, hating my mother because my mother said, Okay, to my father. Got a job in L.A., working for the Union Bank, and you know, started doing my thing. And then, he gave me this piece of paper, and he says, I want you to go to the captain, and give them to, uh, to your platoon leader. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. Raul Ries Pt 1. Raul served in Vietnam between 1966-1968, earning two Purple Hearts during his tour of duty. If you don't have one, this booklet can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family. Because I was so rebellious against everything that was going on. Well, then you had to move to the theater. Raul together with his mother, sister, and brother migrated to the United States when he was ten years old leaving his abusive father behind. The true story of Raul Ries. Raul received two Purple Heart awards in Vietnam. I was an, an athlete, and played baseball, and doing very well in baseball. There's no place like home, right? . If it seems good in Your sight, remove from Your servant Raul the sickness that he now feels seizing him, that he may employ his renewed health to Your glory and praise your name. To others he was a kung-fu expert, but to his family he was a time-bomb ready to explod See production, box office & company info, I'm sure Jesus is embarrassed by this attempt at film-making. I dont care what youve done, God forgives us. Raul Ries. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. Articles or photographs may not be reproduced without the written permission of CCM. You know? He and his wife, Sharon, thought their time in ministry was over. Im going through a difficult time in my life now, where a lot of timesI cant read and I cant speak and its frustrating and embarrassing to me, he said. See Photos. This memorial website was created in memory of Raul C Ries, 71, born on July 11, 1923 and passed away on December 8, 1994. Raul abused his wife and hated his father. I, I, Ive accepted the Lord. I just liked to party and fight, and the whole thing. Well, at that time, I say, You know what? W- w- Vietnam was going on. Heavenly Father, who in Your wisdom know what is best for us, glory be to You Lord. Its, uh, like a bow was being pulled back and the arrows were letting go, and they were stabbing me in the heart. Raul: Yeah, because Id fire my rifle all the time over my right ear; but also there were the F-16 jets that used to come by and drop bombs. Rauls story is riveting, and I invite you to hear it on our broadcast From Prodigal to Pastor. Hear how God intervened in his life, transformed his heart, and set him on a new course filled not with hatred and violence for others, but with love. If youre already a Christian, let me remind you that Focus on the Family is here to spread the good news of the Gospel, and to encourage you in your marriage and parenting journey. Raul shares the Gospel at a Kung Fu demonstration with Bjorn Ries, his grandson. He is the author of several books including Fury to Freedom (translated in to six languages), Seven Steps to a Successful Marriage and Raising a Godly Family in an Ungodly World. Apparently, he has struggled with the undisclosed illness for nine years, which often results in seizures and is very debilitating. Just out of high school, Ries got into a fight that would mark a significant choice in his life. Consider placing a link on this page to allow visitors to this site to enter the name, address of a pastor they know along with a $5 donation to have you send the booklet and cover letter to that pastor or pastors (if you can afford to send it to multiple pastors for a $5 donation). MMA ConnectionUnites Florida Church & Its U-Turn for Christ Program, Praising God Before the Promised Blessing, Calvary Chapel Clayton Pastor Experiences Sweet Comfort After Great Loss, Calvary Chapel Crystal River Has Strong Roots in a MMA Fighting Gym. So, I said, Well, whatever happens, happens. I said, You know, I just wanna get out of here.And um, they sent me out to Camp Pendleton to the 5th Marine Division, and they would recommend a dishonorable discharge for my life. Im old enough. Weve all blown it, but God is a God of second, and third, and fourth, and fifth, and a hundred and thousand chances if were sincere in our commitment to Him. It is right on, preaches directly from the Word of God and the pastor is so passionate about Jesus its contagious. And I remember, at the age of 15, having a lot of confrontations with my father. Raul had grown up with an abusive, alcoholic father who taught him to handle problems with violence. But just her life living. And then, Gladstone High School opened up, Azusa high school opened up, uh, Charter Oak High School opened up, Glendora High School opened up, and I was doing seven high school a week, just going on the streets. Privacy Policy And at the same time, I remember my dad taking me at the age of five years old because I was his eldest son, taking me to the night clubs and the bars, and I remember my father just I mean, he was a brawler, you know. Don: Yeah, but boy, those years of where you found yourself thinking, Where, Lord, am I going to get the money for the next month? After his experience with flashbacks, his compassion grew and he has been compelled to minister more to the men and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world, along with their families. Somebody Loves You Raul Ries. Sharon Faith Ries is the wife of Pastor Raul Ries of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, CA. We were called The Bounty Hunters, and we would go down to the riverbeds, and we would set up camp, and uh, we would watch, and we would click to see how many VC were coming down through the trails, and then we would report back. "He had started drinking when he was nine years old. Raul Ries: Yes, my wife, has had cancer for the last 12 yearsStage 4 for most of those years. You can transform our nation one family at a time! Thats why its so important, young people, and mothers and fathers, that youre totally committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ. You know, so often they would come and maybe open up a Calvary Chapel Magazine and say, Oh, heres what Diamond Bar has done down in South America, or heres some conference. But we just want them to see us like we saw Chuck. As we look around the world today, we see that the family unit is dying. Heaven will be diverse. Dont waste anymore of your days or your years in the Lord. Required fields are marked *. And, uh, they sent us, first of all, to a psychiatrist to make sure that they would check us out to see what was wrong with us, and how, when I came to the psychiatrist, he looked at me and said, Well, you know, uh, what seems to be your problem? I said, My Well, I think, first of all my problems you. You know? Whats gonna happen now?And so, I went home, and God spoke to me again. Its been a real hardship for me. We know Lord that You allow this particular time for this sickness to manifest in his life for a reason, for his good,to further humble and prove him; O Lord, create in Him a true sorrow for all of his past sins with a revived true faith in You, and a sincere resolution of amendments that are yet to be revealed. John Fuller: Hm, my. And now were gonna be so joyous being here in America. may your house be blessed with peace, #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif; } And, and, and one thing that I never wanted to do, I never wanted to be like my dad where I would become a physical abuser. And this guy almost died. About Raul Ries Raul Ries is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. Get grounded. 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In the heart of Los Angeles, Raul grew up in a family that suffered much turmoil due to alcoholism, which resulted in verbal and physical abuse. It was at that moment that a miracle took place. Pastor Raul Ries, the enormously impactful Calvary Chapel pastor who overcame a violent and abusive background to lead a thriving church in Southern California, released a Facebook video requesting prayer for a serious long-term illness. His Tour of Duty in Vietnam was from December 8, 1966 to September 15, 1967. That I figure maybe I got 10-15 years left, if the Lord tares, or maybe more, depending whatever He has, that if I dont give my life completely to Him now and we dont go for it completely, then whats gonna happen to the world? Having an ag. I go, I, I, I dont need this stuff! It became part of a A, a part of my life where, as I begin to see some of my friends get killed, the hatred that came for the Asian person. Raul was bent on a murderous rampage when he had a dramatic, life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. He challenged today's Church in his message to talk about the fundamentals of the scriptures and not shy away from the message of sin, although doing so without criticizing the person. As a Vietnam Marine veteran, Ries has always had a heart for the military and their families. NASHVILLE California Pastor Raul Ries of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs shared Saturday evening his powerful testimony of inviting Jesus into his heart after watching Pastor Chuck Smith on TV at a time when he was contemplating violence against his family. "So many people today compromise the gospel of Jesus Christ. Article Images Copyright 2021 Jupiter Images Corporation. He has been invited by government officials in South America and South Africa to address their military and police force. For sure discipline has shaped my life. Thats the thing we want people to see in these articles in the magazine. 'Somebody Loves You' features. And um, I wasnt afraid to kill now. A non-disciplined person doesnt often do well in ministry. That was, that was my life. Copyright 2021, Oneplace.com. He had a beautiful job with the Bank of Mexico, and But at the same time, the problem with drinking led him to violence. Raul was in and out of trouble throughout his teen years until at eighteen, he was arrested and given a choice: prison or the military. Here, he spends time with several young boys. Heres Raul Ries, and as you can probably tell, this is not going to be appropriate for younger listeners. Raul Ries was born on 30 August 1947 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Ask God to reveal that to you and put your trust in Him. Your email address will not be published. (Part 2 of 2), Dr. Tim Muehlhoff returns to Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. Whats gonna happen? They just kicked me out. Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Ries came to the US when he was 10 years old with his mother, brother and sister, leaving behind his abusive father. (Check our website for details.). His words drove Raul to his knees, and he prayed the sinners prayer. However, God intervened through Pastor Chuck Smith. Now, can you imagine a big Bible, big fish, walking around, you know? Raul: When we came [to Diamond Bar], the payment when we came here was $145,000 [a month] for 15 years [mortgage]. As soon as he was released, Raul went right back to his old life. If you can get a bible read the book of John and you will discover Gods heart for you. Our number is 800, the letter A, and the word FAMILY. And you can get a CD of this program for a gift of any amount when you call 800, the letter A, and the word FAMILY. And finally, it came back in September 15, 1967. But I remember the going to the airport, and getting on this plane, and leaving Mexico City at the age of 10 years old, and coming to America, and being in America. About And uh, at the time, I was 18 already. And Im only telling you this tonight because I know there are some of you here that God wants to use your life, and Ive been, you know, I mean, just in incredible places that I never thought that God would take me, and how my book and my movie has not only got into so many languages, but I mean, its got all over the world, and how God has used that testimony. Select Language: English. And finally, after 11 months of being in Vietnam, and doing all of the things, they finally, they finally caught up with us, and the government, they called us in. 41.7k Followers, 1,650 Following, 1,679 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from RYAN RIES (@ryanries) ryanries. (laughs) And so, what happened is that, on my senior year, when I was down in West Covina, I got in a, in a brawl with, um, this guy that, uh, was doing something, you know, with one of my girlfriends, and I went and got all my friends, and we came to the party, and I mean, we ripped the party. Uh, at that particular time, they were starting in the 60s what was called Synanon. Go back to Baldwin Park High School. I go, Oh, Lord. See Photos. I mean, we ripped people. Ive started praying for Pastor Ries. Raul Rieses testimony is proof that Christian media can make a tremendous difference in a persons life! The true story of Raul Ries. And then, the Lord call m- This was weird. His intentions were to kill his wife and children, then shoot it out with the police to end his life. For the last 14 or 15 years, Ive had these episodes due to combat wounds that I dont understand. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! And if we humble ourselves before God, and if we confess our sins before God, then He will send His Holy Spirit and He will begin to do things that you cant even believe, but He needs your heart first. Uh, that night, my mother woke us up early in the morning, about 4:00 in the morning, and told us to get dressed. I love you my brother in Christ. The police told me if I come back again, theyre gonna put me in jail. Go back to Baldwin Park High School. Okay. Raul and his wife, Sharon, have three grown sons. Find your friends on Facebook. You know? And so, when we would go to parties, or whatever we would do, it was just chaotic in the things that we would do. See Photos. And his words knocked Raul to his knees, and the amazing transformation began right there on his living room floor. And youve done that. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. Raul: And so, as, as we were doing this whole thing, I, I got home and I, I just, every morning, I begin to read the Bible, and I, I started going to Chuck Smiths church, and I, I got down there, and I begin to get rooted and grounded, and buy the tapes, and buy the books, and read. Raul Ries He was raised in Mexico City by an abusive, alcoholic father and a mother originally from New York. Photo by Mike Harris. FAQs. Jim Daly: This is an amazing testimony, and it illustrates how much God cares about every single one of us. After all, there is no power in the Christians life apart from purity and purity is not possible apart from surrender. thank you for your teachings and your amazing example of Gods restoration and love and mercy and Grace. Raul was bent on a murderous rampage when he had a dramatic, life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. I cant believe that shes still alive. We as Christians have to stay in the word and continue to ask God to help us have victory in those areas where the devil used to rule. Don't miss his exciting true story on UNSHACKLED! Because even when l pray it keeps coming again. THis IS the word of God pure and simpleand wonderful! Lord, not only heal his body but also his mind and soul, so that, he may become the person You always intended him to be. It is Gods desire for His children to live Spirit-led lives of impact. Blessed in the Ministry: Interview by Don McClure with Pastor Raul RiesPart 3. Rediscovering Faith in a Culture of Chaos, 8605 Explorer Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1051, Game Plan for Raising Well-Behaved Children (Part 1 of 2), Seeing Gods Grace in a Broken World (Part 2 of 2), Seeing Gods Grace in a Broken World (Part 1 of 2), Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent. In these articles in the Lord blessed in the magazine, who in your wisdom know is!, Inc. 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